Indian Bridal Mehndi

Henna is also known as mehndi in some Asian countries, especially India, Pakistan, Libya and neighbouring countries. I've always loved the indian bridal designs but well, practise makes perfect. Here's a sample design which I've worked on last week. One more to be added into this year's collection.

a simple replica

I've attend the recent World Travel Market in ExCel, London the last few weeks. Interesting as it is, loads of interesting events, celebrity visits, everyone is trying to sell their country - the amazing effort.
Little did I know, one of it includes henna! *sparkly eyes*
Tourism India was giving out free henna painting or you can say henna demonstration, so I've gotten one done. I love observing how the ladies draw, really fast and steady.

I decided to give a try to 'so call' replicate the design. It's a little different but the general idea is clear. I still need to work on the timing and I wish I can produce the effect like hers *sigh*

a conventional touch

A simple string design and a dab of conventional flavour.
Been working hard to master the traditional motifs in pattern designing. :)

Simple feet design (Part 2)

Here are the photos taken the following day. I tried my very best not to expose my feet to any form of water/liquid the whole day.

Simple feet design

I'm all in with checkered boxes these days. I try to incorportate it in everytime I come up with something new. I love the drawing experience; this time I am using some henna powder imported from India which I got from a friend of mine.

It's smooth and flows easily. It stains quite nicely too. I'll upload the photos of the stains later.

Top view


Side view, there's a strand running by the side of the foot.


45 degrees view

flower garlands

Here's a simple garland strand.


Tis' a more less conventional flower design.


Trying to work out with checkered boxes.

More floral henna designs

I've been quite busy for the past few weeks but nevertheless, managed to squeeze some time off for a relaxing therapy.

Here are some of the henna done. I have this new affinity for checkered boxes.